Human Resource Officer at Good Neighbors
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Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991. It was granted General Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The aim is to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. In Tanzania it was officially established on 2005 and our efforts work towards creating environment where children’s rights are protected and sustainable development of communities through empowerment, leadership and ownership.
Good Neighbors Tanzania is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to join our team in the following role:
Position: Human Resource Officer
Reports to: HRA Manager
Location: Head Office,Dar es Salaam
Contract Duration: Jun-Dec, 2025, renewable by annual basis subject to performance or/and funding availability.
Good Neighbors Tanzania is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the above position. The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for supporting the organization’s HR functions to ensure staff welfare and operational efficiency. This includes handling core HR responsibilities as well as administrative duties such as managing internal communications and general office operations.
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly staff payroll and ensure timely submission of statutory contributions to the relevant authorities.
- Manage staff leave and attendance, ensuring compliance with procedures, preparing monthly reports, and addressing related inquiries.
- Oversee staff recruitment processes, including onboarding, orientation, development, and training.
- Review departmental annual plans and prepare a consolidated annual recruitment plan, sharing schedules and procedures with all departments.
- Process and manage work permits, residence permits, and camp permits for expatriates, including renewals and annual returns.
- Oversee the performance management process by ensuring: ➢ Staff annual goals and job descriptions are in place
- Performance evaluation tools are available and used
- Mid-year and final appraisals are conducted on time across all offices
- Appraisal reports are reviewed and feedback provided
- Appraisal documents are properly filed, approved, and stored in employee records
- Manage HR activities through the HR system and ensure effective system utilization.
- Develop and implement staff training programs and professional development initiatives.
- Review, develop, and enforce HR policies and regulations.
- Prepare employment contracts and define terms and conditions of service.
- Oversee workplace health and safety matters.
- Handle disciplinary issues, address employee concerns, and communicate management updates to staff.
- Monitor and manage the HR budget, including salaries, statutory contributions, and other related expenses.
- Provide guidance to employees on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate staff records and prepare the Monthly Staff Information Report, ensuring submission by the 5th of each month.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
- Qualification, experiences and competencies
- Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in human resource or related field (working with NGO is an added advantage)
- Solid knowledge of Tanzania labor laws, HR practices, and procedures.
- Experience with HR Management Systems and Payroll software.
- Commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Excellent written and spoken command of both English and Swahili
- Strong problem-solving skills and creativity in decision-making and daily work.